Computer is slow when plugged in
Hello,
I have this strange issue with my computer. When I connect my Power Adapter to computer, the computer will be very slow. If I remove the Power Adapter, everything runs normal. This was not the case earlier, and it just worked fine. I started facing this
issue recently.
System Model HP ProBook 4530s
System Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
System Type X86-based PC (This is a 64-bit computer and I have installed 32-bit OS)
OS Name Microsoft Windows 8 Pro
Version 6.2.9200 Build 9200
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
BIOS Mode Legacy
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 4.00 GB
Please let me know if Anyone has any clues on this.
If you remove the battery and just run on AC, does it work normally? I found
this thread on the HP forums where the battery was causing slowness when plugged in, and one person found that the AC adapter was causing the issue.
Hope this helps,
David
Windows Outreach Team - IT Pro
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